Whitny Name Meaning

The name Whitny seems to be a variation of the more common name "Whitney." The name Whitney is of English origin and has a meaning of "white island," derived from Old English elements "hwit" meaning "white" and "ey" meaning island. The name was initially a surname before becoming popular as a first name.

As a first name, Whitney gained considerable recognition due to the famous American singer Whitney Houston. She was one of the best-selling musical artists of all time with over 200 million records sold worldwide.